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PROJECTION COLOR TV
43F300 53F300

OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3

FIRST TIME USE

4-18

THE REMOTE CONTROL

19-29

Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move
SEL

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

30-56

Sel

USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX

57-63

As an ENERGY STARŪ Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STARŪ guidelines for energy efficiency.

IMPORTANT
SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NOTE: · There are no user serviceable parts inside the television. · Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the television.

CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to operate the television.

MODIFICATIONS:

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

POWER SOURCE THIS TELEVISION IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz, AC CURRENT. INSERT THE POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION'S (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules. or ), in accordance with

CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your authorized dealer or service center.

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IMPORTANT
Read before operating equipment
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television.

Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Do not place any objects on the top of the television which may fall or cause a child to climb to retrieve the objects.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

15. Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended safety standards for tilt and stability. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage and/or personal injury. 16. Follow instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer. 17. An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits. 18. If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H)

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Disposal of this product may require specific instructions pertaining to your resident state. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.

Projection TV's are heavy and can mark or damage floor surfaces (especially wood flooring) if moved improperly. Do not slide or force TV into position. Always roll TV allowing casters at bottom of unit to help steer and position the TV. PREVENTION OF SCREEN BURN · Images should be viewed mostly in 4:3 Standard picture format or zoomed to fill the screen with moving pictures. Use of top and bottom panels during 16:9 Standard picture formats should only be 15% of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of the phosphors. Phosphors in the lighted area of the picture will age more rapidly than the gray areas. · The use of panels and other continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to television receivers. Such "SCREEN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. · When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a "SCREEN BURN" may develop over a long period of time. PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.

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ACCESSORIES
Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.
PART NAME REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4321UG PART NO.
POWER TV CBL/SAT

ILLUSTRATION
DVD/VCR

HL01831 OR

PIP VIDEO

SWAP PIP MODE PIP CH

FREEZE

MENU

FIRST TIME USE

OR REMOTE CONTROL CLU-4324UG

SELECT

MUTE

EXIT

LAST CH

HL01834
VOL CH

1 4 7
ANT

2 5 8 0

3 6 9
INFO

VID1

VID2

VID3

VID4

REC
VID5

ASPECT VIRTUAL HD

1.

2.

43" TELEVISION STAND SP-43T (Not included, order separately) OPTIONAL

H530047

CAUTION: Television model 43F300 for use only with Hitachi's 43" Television Stand model SP-43T. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

1. Remote Control Unit is either CLU-4321UG (Part No. HL01831) or CLU-4324UG (Part No. HL01834). 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit).

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT
1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers and pulling the cover off. 2. Insert two new "AA" size batteries for the remote control. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment.
BOTTOM VIEW

4. Replace the cover.

Lift up on tab to remove back cover.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace with the same or equivalent type.

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PROJECTION TV
ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient.

FIRST TIME USE

LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen. Also, be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Projection Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen. Picture brightness decreases as the viewer moves to the left and right of the receiver. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from the side of the TV, place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation with speaker placement for best performance.

R
4' MINIMUM
BEST VERTICAL VIEWING ANGLE
8 3' 0' 5' 10' 15' 20'

20'

S
BEST HORIZONTAL
10' 15' 20'

50

20

5' 4' MINIMUM
50

VIEWING ANGLE

L

S

CAUTION: Magnetic fields, such as those of external speakers, may cause the picture to distort if they are placed too close to the television. Move the magnetic field source away from the television until there is no picture distortion.

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HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS
Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable.

FIRST TIME USE

300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm).

"F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television.

Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel.

S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an S-Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture.

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT B terminal.
To outdoor antenna or CATV cable

To second antenna or cable system

VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV.

To outdoor VHF or UHF antenna

When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer.

To UHF Antenna

ANT A/ANT B

To outdoor antenna or CATV system

Antenna mixer

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

43F300
POWER

PULL

FIRST TIME USE

S-VIDEO INPUT 5

-AUDIOVIDEO L/MONO R

MAGIC FOCUS

VOL-

VOL+

CH-

CH+

INPUT

MENU

EXIT

SELECT

CH+

POWER INPUT MENU

53F300

VOL-

VOL+

EXIT SELECT
CH-

Push open door and pull forward and down
CH+ S-VIDEO VOLVOL+ MAGIC FOCUS -AUDIOVIDEO L/MONO R

POWER INPUT MENU

EXIT SELECT
CH-

MENU/SELECT button This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference without using the remote. This button also serves as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. INPUT/EXIT button Press this button to select the current antenna source, VIDEO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or alternate antenna source. Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the screen. This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode. NOTES: Your remote control does not have an INPUT button. To change to video inputs, press VID1~VID5 buttons depending on your choice (see page 21).

CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor down ( ) and up ( ) buttons when in MENU mode. VOLUME level Press these buttons for your desired sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the cursor left ( ) and right ( ) buttons when in MENU mode. POWER button Press this button to turn the TV on or off. NOTE: For the 43F300 model, the power light is located in the POWER button.

MAGIC FOCUS Use this button to automatically adjust your picture quality to optimum performance (see page 47). The Magic Focus button will not work when adjustment mode is set to manual (see page 48). FRONT INPUT JACKS (INPUT 5) Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 5 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack. IR RECEIVER The IR receiver (remote sensor) of the TV is in the control panel. When using the remote control, point it towards the control panel for best response. DIMMER SENSOR The Dimmer Sensor will automatically reduce picture contrast and brightness when viewing in a dark room (see page 35). POWER LIGHT (53F300 only) You will see a red light when the TV is turned on.

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FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTORS
The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples:

FIRST TIME USE

S-VIDEO INPUT 5

-AUDIOVIDEO L/MONO R

MAGIC FOCUS
INPUT 5

S-VIDEO

-AUDIOVIDEO L/MONO R

MAGIC FOCUS

43F300

VCR

S-VHS Video Camera

53F300
S-VIDEO MAGIC FOCUS -AUDIOVIDEO L/MONO R S-VIDEO MAGIC FOCUS -AUDIOVIDEO L/MONO R

NOTE:

1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. 2. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. 3. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV.

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REAR PANEL JACKS

ANT A

PR
INPUT 1

PB

Y

FIRST TIME USE

TO CONVERTER

R

(MONO)/L
AUDIO

PR ANT B
INPUT 2

PB

Y/VIDEO

R

(MONO)/L
AUDIO

R
INPUT 3

(MONO)/L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R
AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 4

(MONO)/L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L
MONITOR OUT

R

L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R

AUDIO

Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A input can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled "TO CONVERTER" allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a different source such as a cable box, only when ANT B is displayed as a main picture. Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 The VID1~VID4 buttons will select each video source each time they are pressed. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, DVD players etc. (If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.) NOTE: You may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to INPUT 3 and 4, but only one of these inputs may be used at a time.

MONITOR OUT These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording. Use the S-VIDEO Output for high quality video output. NOTE: S-VIDEO Output may be used for recording, only when the input is of S-VIDEO type.

AUDIO TO HI-FI Output These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo amplifier. With this connection, the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the television's main volume. S-VIDEO Inputs 3 and 4 Inputs 3 and 4 provide S-VIDEO (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability.

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REAR PANEL JACKS
Component: Y-PBPR Inputs Inputs 1 and 2 provide Y-PBPR jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Set Top Box. You may use composite video signal for INPUT:2. NOTES: 1. Do not connect composite VIDEO and S-VIDEO to Input 3, 4 or 5 at the same time. S-VIDEO has priority over VIDEO input. 2. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and
the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. 3. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. 4. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 33). 5. To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR jacks. 6. Input 2 (Y/VIDEO) can be used for composite video and component video input.

FIRST TIME USE

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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
TYPICAL FULL-FEATURE SETUP

Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable

FIRST TIME USE

2-Way signal splitter

DVD Player
Y OUTPUT PB/CB PR/CR L

HDTV Set-Top Box
R
Y PB PR OUTPUT L R

ANT A
ANT IN

VCR #1
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO

PR
INPUT 1

PB

Y

V

L

R

TO CONVERTER

R

(MONO)/L
AUDIO

PR ANT B
INPUT 2

PB

Y/VIDEO

R

(MONO)/L
AUDIO

R
INPUT 3

(MONO)/L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R
AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 4

(MONO)/L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R L
MONITOR OUT

L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

R

OUTPUT

INPUT

Cable TV Box

L R INPUT

S-VIDEO V

L INPUT

R

S-VIDEO V

L OUTPUT

R

VCR #2

Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc.

Stereo System Amplifier

NOTE:

1. Connect only 1 component to each input jack.
2. 3. 4. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. Composite video signal can be input to Input2~Input5. Cables are not included with the purchase of this television.

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TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the television. Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables.

FIRST TIME USE

A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output (INPUT: 3 in the example on page 11). Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections. You may use VIDEO or S-VIDEO inputs to connect to Input 3, Input 4 or Input 5, but only one of these may be used at a time. Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to each input jack. COMPONENT: Y-PBPR (Input 1 &2) connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players and set-topboxes. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. Input 2 accepts both composite and component video signals. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. You may use composite video signal for Input 2~Input 5. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 33). To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR jacks.

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES
To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION
ANT A

FIRST TIME USE

PR
INPUT 1

PB

Y

TO CONVERTER

R

(MONO)/L
AUDIO

PR ANT B
INPUT 2

PB

Y/VIDEO

R

(MONO)/L
AUDIO

R
INPUT 3

(MONO)/L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R
INPUT 4 AUDIO TO HI-FI

(MONO)/L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R L
MONITOR OUT

L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

R

L INPUT

R

Stereo System Amplifier

NOTE: 1. To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set. 2. See page 38 for AUDIO Advanced Settings.

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES
The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner's manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire. Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the VID1~VID5 button is pressed as shown below. Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal, then press the VID1~VID5 button as necessary to view the input source (see page 21).

FIRST TIME USE

INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER
(ANTENNA) (INPUT)

VID1

ANT

NOTE:

When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the back panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. is not connected or the video device is OFF), the set will appear to be OFF.

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES
CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack.

2. 3.

FIRST TIME USE

Press the VID1~VID5 button to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel.

4.

ANT A

PR
INPUT 1

PB

Y

TO CONVERTER

R

(MONO)/L
AUDIO

PR ANT B
INPUT 2

PB

Y/VIDEO

R

(MONO)/L
AUDIO

R
INPUT 3

(MONO)/L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R
INPUT 4 AUDIO TO HI-FI

(MONO)/L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R L
MONITOR OUT

L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

R

Audio Video OUTPUT

VCR

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES
CONNECTING A STEREO SOURCE TO INPUT1~INPUT5 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. Press the VID1~VID5 button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel.

FIRST TIME USE

3. 4.

5.

ANT A

PR
INPUT 1

PB

Y

TO CONVERTER

R

(MONO)/L
AUDIO

PR ANT B
INPUT 2

PB

Y/VIDEO

R

(MONO)/L
AUDIO

R
INPUT 3

(MONO)/L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R
INPUT 4 AUDIO TO HI-FI

(MONO)/L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R L
MONITOR OUT

L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

R

OUTPUT

R

L

V

VCR

NOTES:

1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 3 in example on page 11) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections.

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES
CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO SOURCE TO INPUT 3, 4 AND 5 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. 3. 4. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. Press the VID3~VID5 button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel.

FIRST TIME USE

5.

ANT A

PR
INPUT 1

PB

Y

TO CONVERTER

R

(MONO)/L
AUDIO

PR ANT B
INPUT 2

PB

Y/VIDEO

R

(MONO)/L
AUDIO

R
INPUT 3

(MONO)/L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R
INPUT 4 AUDIO TO HI-FI

(MONO)/L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R L
MONITOR OUT

L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

R

OUTPUT

R

L

V
S-VIDEO

VCR

NOTES:

1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. (INPUT: 3 in example on page 11) Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input-output connections.

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES
CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 2: Y-PBPR. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the CB/PB OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PB) jack. Connect the cable from the CR/PR OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. Press the VID1~VID2 button, to view the program from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box. The VIDEO label disappears automatically after approximately four seconds. Press the ANT button to return to the previous channel.

FIRST TIME USE

3. 4. 5. 6.

7.

DVD Player
PR PB OUTPUT Y L R

ANT A

PR
INPUT 1

PB

Y

TO CONVERTER

R

(MONO)/L

PR ANT B
INPUT 2

PB

Y/VIDEO

R

(MONO)/L
AUDIO

R
INPUT 3

(MONO)/L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R
INPUT 4 AUDIO TO HI-FI

(MONO)/L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R L
MONITOR OUT

L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

R

NOTE:

1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. 2. See page 12 for tips on REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS.

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THE REMOTE CONTROL
In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CBL (Cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. To operate your TV, point the remote control at the screen of the TV and press the TV button. The remote will now control your television. To operate your cable/satellite box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable/satellite box and press the CABLE/ SATELLITE (CBL/SAT) button. The remote will now control your cable/satellite box (see page 28 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable box). To operate your DVD/VCR player, point the remote at the remote sensor of the DVD/VCR player and press the DVD/VCR button. The remote will now control your DVD/VCR player (see pages 27 and 29 for instruction on how to program the remote to control your DVD/VCR player).

POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR

PIP VIDEO

SWAP PIP MODE
PIP CH

These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite box depending on which mode is chosen, as explained above.

FREEZE

THE REMOTE CONTROL

MENU

SELECT

MUTE

EXIT

LAST CH

VOL

CH

1 4 7
ANT

2 5 8 0
VID3

3 6 9
INFO

VID1

VID2

VID4

REC
VID5

ASPECT VIRTUAL HD

TV OR VCR/DVD BUTTONS When in TV mode, these buttons, except the REC button, will select from five video input sources. When in VCR/DVD mode, these buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR/DVD codes.

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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV
TV POWER button
TV POWER CBL/SAT DVD/VCR

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE

PIP VIDEO

SWAP PIP MODE
PIP CH

FREEZE

MENU

VIDEO button

MENU button PIP CH button
SELECT

SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons

MUTE

EXIT

LAST CH

LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button EXIT button

VOLUME, MUTE buttons

VOL

CH

CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons

1 4 7

2 5 8 0
VID3

3 6 9
INFO

POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode.

ANT button

ANT

INFO button

THE REMOTE CONTROL

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on pages 24, 25 and 26 for description. VIDEO button Press this button to directly access the VIDEO adjustment menu.
VID1~VID5 buttons

VID1

VID2

VID4

REC
VID5

ASPECT VIRTUAL HD

VIRTUAL HD button ASPECT button

VIDEO

EXIT

Contrast
Next/Prev Change Value

100%
SEL Return

SELECT, MENU, CURSOR buttons All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the CURSOR buttons, except for numeric entries. The CURSOR will highlight functions or adjust and set different features. Press the CURSOR toward desired direction then press the SELECT button to select.
Favorite Channels Ant A6 A 8 Add Favorite Channels Ant A8 A6 A3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Move
SEL

A 8 Del

CURSOR

A3 - - - - -

CURSOR
SELECT

8

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Move

Select

When no on-screen displays are on the TV screen, use CURSOR

or

to access the Favorite Channels feature. to highlight "Add", then to highlight

To add channels to Favorite Channels, use the number keys to enter the channel number. Use CURSOR press SELECT to store the channel to the Favorite Channel feature. To delete (Del) the channel from the Favorite Channel, use CURSOR Delete (Del) and press SELECT to delete. To view a Favorite Channel use CURSOR , ,

to highlight the channel, then CURSOR

to highlight the channel and press SELECT to view.

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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV
VOLUME, MUTE button Press the VOLUME up ( ) or down ( ) button until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one more time, or press the VOLUME Up ( ) button.

MUTE

MUTE

Volume 8



Soft Mute 8



Mute 8



Closed Captioning will display when MUTE/SOFT MUTE is on and Closed Caption is set to AUTO (see page 56). CHANNEL selector buttons CHANNEL selector buttons are used to select channels, lock access code, etc. Enter one, two, or three numbers to select channels. Enter "0" first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to tune. For channels 100 and above, press the "1" button, wait until two dashes appear next to the channel display on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons. Channel selection may also be performed by pressing CH up ( ) or down ( ). NOTE: The TV may not receive some channels if you are not in the correct ANTENNA/CABLE mode (see page 51).

ANTENNA button The ANT button will select between Antenna A and Antenna B each time the button is pressed.
Ant A 10 Ant B 28

VID1 ~ VID5 When the remote control is in TV mode, press these buttons to directly select the video input sources between the five video inputs. When the remote control is in Set-Top-Box mode (STB) these buttons will control the Set-Top-Box or satellite receiver, and execute the secondary function labeled.







THE REMOTE CONTROL

ANT

Stereo ST/SA

Ant A 28 TAKA
VID1

YPBPR:1 VID1
VID2

Video:2 VID2

ANT

VID3

Video:5 VID5
VID5

Video:4 VID4
VID4

Video:3 VID3

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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV
ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. Depending on the input signal, the picture format ratio allows you to adjust the images through the following options. 4:3 STANDARD 4:3 Zoom Use this aspect mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Use this aspect mode to zoom in on conventional (4:3) sources. Use this aspect mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD's preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio. Use this aspect to Zoom-in once while in 16:9 aspect.

16:9 STANDARD 16:9 Zoom (1) NTSC INPUT

4:3

INPUT

4:3 STANDARD

16:9 STANDARD

THE REMOTE CONTROL

16:9 ZOOM

4:3 ZOOM

(2) 480i/480p INPUT

4:3

INPUT

4:3 STANDARD

16:9 STANDARD

16:9 ZOOM

4:3 ZOOM

(3) 720p/1080i INPUT

16:9

16:9 STANDARD

16:9 ZOOM

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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV
VIRTUAL HD button Press this button to toggle between 1080i and 540p. 540p and 1080i represent two ways to display the TV signal. Progressive: The "p" in 540p tells you that the display is showing you the picture in the progressive format. With the progressive format the complete picture is created by drawing lines across the screen from left to right which fill the screen from the top to bottom. If you look very closely at the screen there will be a very small space in between each line. The progressive format is good for displaying fast moving programs such as a sporting event. Interlaced: The "i" in 1080i tells you that the display is showing you the picture in the interlaced format. With the interlaced format the picture is created by drawing lines across the screen from left to right which fill the screen from top to bottom, and then returning to the top and drawing another set of lines in between the first set. The TV draws the lines so fast that our eyes can't see them. If you look very closely at the screen you will notice a smoother image than with the progressive format. The interlaced format is good for displaying detailed images like feature films. You can compare the progressive and interlaced formats by toggling the "VIRTUAL HD" button on the remote control. Some people like the crisp picture from 540p and some people like the smooth and detailed 1080i. Hitachi offers you the choice. NOTE: The VIRTUAL HD button will not change the picture with a 1080i HDTV input. HDTV signals bypass the VIRTUAL HD circuitry and are shown in their native 1080i format.

INFO button Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time and CHANNEL ID. When a COMPONENT YPBPR:1 VIDEO: Y-PBPR Input Signal Format Broadcast Main Picture Source Audio Selected Received Rating is connected to VIDEO: 1.
Audio Broadcast

THE REMOTE CONTROL

Stereo (480i) ST/SA

TV-PG DLSV PIP TV-PG DLSV

Ant A 15 ABCDEFG 10:10 AM PIP Ant A 10

Channel ID/Video ID Time PIP/Sub-Picture Source

Wide Mode Virtual HD Picture Mode

Closed Captioning Off Timer TV Time Lock

16:9 Standard 1080i Movies C.C. On Off 10:05 AM Time Lock 10:05 AM
OFF

S - IN: 3

When an S-VIDEO Input is connected to VIDEO: 3.

Main Picture

PIP/Sub-Picture

EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.)
Ant A 10
LAST CH

Ant A 39

PIP CH button Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The channel number which is highlighted indicates what channel is being controlled. MENU button The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display.

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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)
Your HITACHI Projection TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and sub-picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each. The Dual Tuner can operate with only one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B). ANT A input can be viewed as both the main picture and the sub-picture simultaneously. ANT B can only be viewed as a main picture. To select between main picture and PIP sub-picture tuning, press the PIP CH button on the remote. The green highlighted channel display will move with every press of the PIP CH button. When the top channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is for the main picture. When the lower channel display is highlighted, channel tuning is for the PIP sub-picture. The Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time. You can watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the ANT A source or any of the video inputs.
ANT A

PR
INPUT 1

PB

Y

POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR

TO CONVERTER

R

(MONO)/L
AUDIO

PR ANT B
INPUT 2

PB

Y/VIDEO

R

(MONO)/L
AUDIO

PIP
S-VIDEO

SWAP PIP MODE
PIP CH

FREEZE

R
INPUT 3

(MONO)/L VIDEO

,
MENU

VIDEO
R (MONO)/L VIDEO S-VIDEO

INPUT 4 AUDIO TO HI-FI

R L
MONITOR OUT

L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

THE REMOTE CONTROL

AUDIO

R

SELECT

MUTE
Audio Video OUTPUT

EXIT

LAST CH

VCR

Use above connection to view VCR program as a sub-picture while viewing another program as main picture (ANT A, ANT B, V:1, V:2, V:3, or V:5). You may also view the VCR program as a main picture while viewing another program as a sub-picture (ANT A, V:1, V:2, V:3, or V:5). PIP button Press the PIP button and a sub-picture will appear in one of the two different modes (PIP or SURF), depending on the last selection of the PIP mode. To change the PIP mode, use the PIP MODE button to cycle through the two different modes. PIP MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Press the PIP button and a sub-picture appears in one of the two different modes (PIP or SURF), depending on the last selection of the PIP mode. Press the PIP button again to remove the sub-picture from the screen. Use the PIP CH button to select between main and sub-picture tuning control (indicated by green highlighted channel display.) Press the VID1, VID2, VID3, VID4 or VID5 button when sub-picture channel tuning is being controlled, to change between VIDEO: 1, VIDEO: 2, VIDEO: 3, VIDEO: 4 and VIDEO: 5 and ANT: A source. (ANT B source cannot be viewed as a sub-picture.)

PIP

Ant A 10

NOTES: 1. When ANT B is selected as the main channel, the SWAP feature is disabled. 2. Only Sound from the main picture can be heard. 3. To prevent a pattern burn, occasionally move the sub-picture using the CURSOR

,

,

,

.

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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)
SURF MODE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE This feature will automatically scan all active channel numbers (those set in memory) and display them as PIP sub-pictures, Press the PIP button a second time to remove the sub-pictures from the screen.
Ant A 28
PIP

09 10 12
PIP

NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan channels in memory (see page 39). If a channel is tuned during this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will be removed from the screen. SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when ANT A is selected as the main channel. If MOVIE/TV RATINGS lock functions setting is ON, SURF mode will be deactivated. Closed Caption will not appear when SURF mode is on.

SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the SWAP button.

THE REMOTE CONTROL

SWAP

PIP
Ant A 10 Ant A 10

NOTES: 1. 2.

The SWAP button will only operate in PIP mode. The SWAP function will not operate if ANT B input is set as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.)

PIP MODE button To change between the different PIP modes (PIP or SURF) press the PIP MODE button when PIP is ON. Each press of this button will change PIP to a different mode.
09 10
Ant A 09
PIP MODE

PIP MODE

12

PIP MODES will depend on the type of Main Picture input signal. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) MODES PIP SURF NTSC (ANT A) YES YES 480i YES x 480p x x 720p x x 1080i x x

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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)
FREEZE button (With PIP ON) If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FREEZE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the FREEZE button again. NOTE: When PIP is on, the FREEZE function will only operate when PIP mode is chosen.

FREEZE button (with PIP OFF) Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture, depending on the PIP mode selected (PIP Sub Freeze or STROBE Sub Freeze). To change FREEZE modes, use the PIP MODE button to cycle through the two different modes. PIP SUB FREEZE (with PIP OFF) PIP FREEZE should be in PIP SUB mode. Press the FREEZE button to freeze. Press the FREEZE button again to return to normal viewing.
Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P.O. Box 55512 Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212

FREEZE

FREEZE

Hot Springs Clay Mask C/O John Doe Run-Spa Retreat P.O. Box 55512 Any Town, USA 98765 Check or Money Order Only 1-800-555-1212

THE REMOTE CONTROL

STROBE FREEZE (with PIP OFF) PIP FREEZE should be in STROBE mode. Press the FREEZE button to freeze three frames of the picture you are currently viewing. Press this button again or PIP to return to normal viewing. This feature is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details, for example, a close play in a sporting event or a golf swing.

FREEZE

FREEZE

NOTES: Each freeze frame is delayed about 0.1 (1/10) second.

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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS
Operating the precoded function for your VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR (refer to table below for pre-codes). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn ON your VCR. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR. Press and release the DVD/VCR button to switch to VCR pre-coded mode. Hold down the DVD/VCR button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that matches your VCR, as shown below. Aim the remote at the VCR and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your VCR when the correct two digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your VCR. If the VCR does not turn off, try a different two digit preset code. The remote will now control your VCR.
POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR

6.

NOTES: 1. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your VCR's code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your VCR operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above.

PIP VIDEO

SWAP PIP MODE
PIP CH

FREEZE

MENU

SELECT

MUTE

EXIT

LAST CH

THE REMOTE CONTROL

VOL

CH

DVD/VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR by setting it to VCR mode. PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. For some VCRs, you must press the RECORD button twice to record a program. EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV.

1 4 7
ANT

2 5 8 0
VID3

3 6 9
INFO

VID1

VID2

VID4

REC
VID5

ASPECT VIRTUAL HD

VCR BRAND

CODE

VCR BRAND

CODE

Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Daewoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Emerson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,21,22,23,24 Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,37,38,39 Funai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 General Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Goldstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Hitachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00,01,02,03,04,05,06 JVC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,49,50,51 Magnavox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,13, 14 Mitsubishi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,28,29,30 NEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,41

Panasonic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,11 Philips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,25,26 Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,32 Shintom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Sony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07,08,09 Symphonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Teknica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

MY VCR CODE IS:

NOTE:

Refer to instruction manual of the VCR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR.

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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS
Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable/satellite boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable/satellite box (refer to table below for pre-codes). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn ON your cable/satellite box. Aim the remote control at the front of your cable/satellite box. Press and release the cable/satellite (CBL/SAT) button to switch to cable/satellite pre-coded mode. Hold down the CBL/SAT button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that matches your cable/satellite box as shown below. Aim the remote at the cable/satellite box and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your cable/satellite box when the correct two digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your cable/satellite box. If the box does not turn off, try a different two digit preset code. The remote will now control your cable/satellite box.
POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR

6.

NOTES: 1. If your cable/satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your cable/satellite box code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that your cable/satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your cable/satellite box operating guide. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above.

PIP VIDEO

SWAP PIP MODE
PIP CH

FREEZE

MENU

SELECT

THE REMOTE CONTROL

3.

MUTE

EXIT

LAST CH

VOL

CH

CABLE (CBL/SAT) button This button allows the remote to control your cable/satellite box by setting it to CABLE/SATELLITE mode. PRECODED CABLE/SATELLITE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable/satellite codes. EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV.

1 4 7
ANT

2 5 8 0
VID3

3 6 9
INFO

VID1

VID2

VID4

REC
VID5

ASPECT VIRTUAL HD

CABLE BRAND

CODE

SATELLITE BRAND

CODE
32 29 33 34 35 36 31

General Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hamlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,23,24,25 Jerrold. . . . . . . . . . . 00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,21 Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,27,28 Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,19,20 Pioneer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,14 Scientific Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08,09,10 Tocom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,16 Zenith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,12

Ecostar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hitachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MY CABLE/SATELLITE BOX CODE IS:

NOTE:

Refer to instruction manual of the Cable/Satellite Box for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Cable/Satellite Box.

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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS
Operating the precoded function for your DVD player. This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD players. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD player (refer to table below for pre-codes). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn ON your DVD player. Aim the remote control at the front of your DVD player. Press and release the DVD/VCR button to switch to DVD pre-coded mode. Hold down the DVD/VCR button on the remote and enter the two digit preset code that matches your DVD player, as shown below. Aim the remote at the DVD player and press the POWER button. The remote will turn off your DVD player when the correct two digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your DVD player. If the DVD player does not turn off, try a different two digit preset code. The remote will now control your DVD player.
POWER

6.

NOTES: 1. If your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your DVD player's code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that your DVD player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your DVD player operating guide. 3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above.

TV

CBL/SAT

DVD/VCR

PIP
VIDEO

SWAP PIP MODE
PIP CH

FREEZE

MENU

SELECT

THE REMOTE CONTROL

MUTE

EXIT

LAST CH

DVD/VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your DVD player by setting it to DVD mode. PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV.

VOL

CH

1 4 7
ANT

2 5 8 0
VID3

3 6 9
INFO

VID1

VID2

VID4

REC
VID5

ASPECT VIRTUAL HD

DVD BRAND

CODE
60 55 56 57 59 60 54 58

Hitachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 59, Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanyo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MY DVD PLAYER CODE IS:

NOTE:

Refer to instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD player.

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)
1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the CURSOR , , , to highlight a different feature.

3. Press SELECT on the remote control to select the feature chosen. 4. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 5. Press CURSOR or to access Favorite Channels menu.
SELECT VIDEO MENU

EXIT

This part of the screen shows which selections are available.

Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup Move
SEL

Sel

This part of the screen shows which Remote Control buttons to use.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)
Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Vertical Position Aspect Color System Advanced Settings Select between the four picture modes: Sports, Movies, News, and Music. Adjust contrast. Adjust brightness. Adjust color. Adjust tint. Adjust sharpness. Centering top and bottom of the picture. Set Aspect modes Automatically change tint and color coordinates for DTV program. Improve picture performance.

Video

Audio

Treble Bass Balance Sound Enhancement Advanced Settings

Adjust the treble. Adjust the bass. Adjust the balance. Set SRS and BBE surround settings. Improve sound performance.

Channel Manager

Ant A Ant B

View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock settings in antenna A. View/edit Channel ID, Scan, and Lock settings in antenna B.

Locks

Change Lock access code. Choose to lock channel, video input, and front panel. Set specific time to Lock TV. Block various types of movies and video types based on motion picture ratings. TV Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming based on a parental guide ratings. Canadian Ratings (ENG) Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian ratings system. Canadian Ratings (FRN) Block various types of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system.

Change Access Code Engage Lock TV Time Lock Movie Ratings

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Magic Focus

Setup

Menu Preference Set The Clock Set The Channels Set The Inputs Set Event Timer Set Closed Captions About Your TV

Automatic or manual alignment of the Red, Green and Blue colors to make white. Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Set the TV clock. It must be set before using Lock/Event Timer feature. Set Channel Source and Auto Channel Scan. Label Video Inputs , VCR, DVD, etc. Turn TV on and off once, daily, or weekly. Feature to display dialogue/text. Information display for this TV.

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VIDEO
Video
Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV's performance.
Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup
MENU

Picture Mode

Move

SEL

Sel

CURSOR

CURSOR

Video
Picture Mode
Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Vertical Position Aspect Color System Advanced Settings
Move
SEL

Video
Sports
100% 50% 50%

Picture Mode Sports Movies Reset

CURSOR

News Music

50% 0

Select

Move

SEL

Return

Use CURSOR

or

to highlight Picture Mode settings.

When SPORTS mode is selected, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 100%, COLOR TEMPERATURE - HIGH, LOUDNESS - OFF, PERFECT VOLUME - OFF, BASS - 63%, SURROUND - SRS and BBE. When MOVIES mode is selected, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 60%, COLOR TEMPERATURE - STANDARD, SHARPNESS - 40%, BASS - 63%, LOUDNESS - OFF, PERFECT VOLUME - OFF, SURROUND - SRS and BBE. . NOTE: MOVIE MODE 3:2 PULLDOWN DETECTION SPECIAL FEATURE Theatrical movies are shot on film at 24 frames or still pictures per second, instead of 30 frames or 60 fields like video. When film is transferred to video for television viewing, the disparity between the two frame rates must be reconciled. This involves a process known as 3:2 pulldown. When MOVIE mode is selected from the Picture Mode menu, your Hitachi Projection Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources. This 3:2 pulldown detection will only work in MOVIE mode.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

When NEWS mode is selected, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 75%, COLOR TEMPERATURE - MEDIUM, LOUDNESS - ON, PERFECT VOLUME - ON. When MUSIC mode is selected, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 75%, COLOR TEMPERATURE - HIGH, LOUDNESS - OFF, PERFECT VOLUME - OFF, SURROUND - BBE. You can customize each of the above modes (SPORTS, MOVIES, NEWS, and MUSIC) to your preference to increase viewing performance and pleasure, depending upon the video program being viewed. However, if RESET is selected, each mode will reset to the initial conditions as explained above. If RESET is selected in SPORTS mode, only SPORTS mode will return to factory conditions. Press EXIT to quit menu or select PICTURE MODE to return to previous menu.

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VIDEO
Use the CURSOR or to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the CURSOR or to adjust the function. Press MENU to return to main menu or select PICTURE MODE to return to previous menu. Press EXIT to quit menu. Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Vertical Position Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. This adjustment will only affect the picture when ADVANCED SETTINGS DIMMER is OFF. Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness. Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture.

Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture. This function allows you to select when aspect style is 4:3 ZOOM. Vertical position can be changed with this mode. Adjustable range is -10 (video center is toward bottom of screen) to +10 (video center is toward top of screen).

NOTES: 1. If CONTRAST is selected, you are adjusting CONTRAST. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner. 2. It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT VIDEO Y-PBPR input jacks. 3. If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks (Y-PBPR) and notice that the TINT and COLOR are abnormal, check to make sure that VIDEO-Color System is set properly.

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VIDEO
Aspect
The ASPECT function is very useful when setting up reception High Definition, Standard Definition and NTSC signals
Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup
MENU

Move

SEL

Sel

CURSOR

CURSOR

Video
Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Vertical Position Aspect Color System Advanced Settings
Move
SEL

Video
Sports
100% 50% 50%

Aspect 4:3 Standard 16:9 Standard

CURSOR

4:3 Zoom 16:9 Zoom

50% 0

1080i Real

Select

Move

SEL

Return

Use CURSOR

or

to highlight the chosen Aspect Mode settings.

Press the SELECT button to select the Aspect Mode of choice. 4:3 Standard 16:9 Standard 4:3 Zoom 16:9 Zoom 1080i Real NOTE: Use this Aspect Mode to display conventional (4:3) images. Use this Aspect Mode to display 16:9 sources like HDTV and DVD's preserving the original 16:9 aspect ratio. Use this Aspect Mode to zoom in on conventional (4:3) images. Use this Aspect Mode to zoom in once while in 16:9 aspect. Use this Aspect Mode to allow 1080i signals to appear on the TV screen as the broadcaster sends them. Depending on the input signal, some of the Aspect features will be grayed out. This means that the feature is not available with the signal input.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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VIDEO
Color System This function allows you to automatically change tint and color coordinates for DTV programs. HDTV - High Definition Television - Use for High Vision Signal Y-PBPR from HDTV Set-Top Box. SDTV/DVD - Standard Definition Television or DVD (Digital Versatile Disc Player) Y-CBCR.

NOTES: 1. If Color System is set improperly (does not match actual input signal), the color and tint of the main picture will be abnormal. 2. You must be tuned to VIDEO: 1 or 2 inputs and have a component hooked up to the Y-PBPR input jacks to access this color system. 3. All component color type settings will affect only color component input you are currently viewing. If you are using both sets of component input jacks, be sure to set the color system feature for both inputs. Advanced Settings Your HITACHI Projection TV has an ADVANCED SETTINGS function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. When ADVANCED SETTINGS is highlighted, press SELECT or CURSOR to access an ADVANCED SETTINGS feature.
Video
Picture Mode
Contrast Brightness Color Tint

Sports
100% 50% 50%

CURSOR

Sharpness Vertical Position Aspect Color System Advanced Settings
Move
SEL

50% 0

Select

CURSOR

Video
Advanced Settings

Video
Advanced Settings

Color Temperature High Medium Dimmer Auto Color Noise Reduction Scan Velocity Modulation Black Level Expansion
Move
SEL

Standard

Color Temperature High Medium

Standard

CURSOR
SELECT

Dimmer Auto Color Noise Reduction Scan Velocity Modulation Black Level Expansion
Move
SEL

Return

On/Off

Use CURSOR , to highlight functions. Press the SELECT button to select the function setting. When the function has an "" in the box, it is ON. Press the SELECT button to change COLOR TEMPERATURE setting. When the function shows a " ", it is selected. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. Color Temperature Set this to High for less intense colors with more blue, set to Medium for hotter colors with more red, or set to Standard for standard colors. Dimmer Turn ON the DIMMER function to reduce picture contrast and brightness automatically when viewing in a dark room. Auto Color The AUTO COLOR function automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes. It also maintains natural flesh tones while preserving fidelity of background colors. Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically reduces conspicuous noise in the picture without degrading picture quality. When the Noise Reduction feature is ON, the Sharpness feature is disabled. Scan Velocity Modulation The SCAN VELOCITY MODULATION function automatically enhances the edges between light and dark areas. Black Level Expansion The BLACK LEVEL EXPANSION function automatically enhances shadow detail in dark scenes.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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AUDIO
Audio
Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality.

Video Audio Ch. Manager Locks Setup
MENU

Audio
Treble
Bass Balance 50% 50% L R

CURSOR
SEL

Sound Enhancement Advanced Settings
Move
SEL

CURSOR

Move

Sel

Return

CURSOR

Audio Treble
Bass Balance Sound Enhancement Advanced Settings
Move
SEL

50% 50% L R

CURSOR

Select

Treble
Next/Prev Change Value

50%
SEL

Return

Use CURSOR , to highlight functions. Press the SELECT button to select the function setting. Press CURSOR or to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit MENU, or select Audio to return to the main menu. NOTE: If TREBLE is selected you are adjusting treble. The additional menu items Bass and Balance can be selected and adjusted in the same manner.

Treble

This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers.

Bass

This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Balance

This function will control th